Filmmaking BA (Hons) at De Montfort University

Programme overview

BA Filmmaking at DMU is an industry‑led, highly practical degree designed to immerse students in the full creative and technical life cycle of filmmaking.

Department: Media | Duration: Three years full-time, four years with placement | Study mode: full-time, optional placement year (sandwich) | Intake: September | Location: Leicester, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Year 1: Introduction to Moving Image Production, Moving Image Ideas and Practice, Film Storytelling, Commercial Content Production. Year 2: Film History and Theory 2: Cinemas of the World, Moving Image Portfolio, Screenwriting, Creative Enterprise. Year 3: Short Film Production, Film Festivals, Marketing and Distribution, Independent Project: Idea Development and Pre-Production, Independent Project: Production and Delivery.

Career pathways

Graduates from this course have pursued diverse careers, working as camera operators, producers, photographers, technical operators, and broadcast engineers. Many have also established themselves as graphic designers, video editors, television presenters, independent video company directors, and web designers.

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Application information

Entry requirements

UCAS points: 104; A Level: BCC; BTEC Extended Diploma: DMM; T Levels: Merit; Access to HE: Pass with 30 Level 3 credits at Merit; International Baccalaureate (IB): 24; GCSEs: 5 x GCSEs at grade 4/C or above including English and Maths; If English is not your first language, an IELTS score of 6.0 overall with 5.5 in each band (or equivalent) when you start the course is essential. UCAS code P313.

Domestic applicants: GBP 10,050 a year (2027/28). Tuition fee; UK/home rate Source

International applicants: GBP 18,100 a year (2027/28). Tuition fee; EU and international rate Source

Intake: September

Duration: Three years full-time, four years with placement

Apply through the official page: https://www.ucas.com/explore/unis/6d06ed34/de-montfort-university

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